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2 Samuel 3:16 ยท KJV

"And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned."

King James Version

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Passage Context

14And David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth Saul's son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.
15And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.
16And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.
17And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
18Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it feel like to say goodbye to someone important?

2

How do you cope with loss or separation?

3

When have you felt torn between two loyalties?

Life Application

family

Consider how you can support family members during times of change or separation.

grief

Reflect on healthy ways to express your emotions when facing loss.

People in This Verse

MichalOT

Saul's daughter and David's first wife, whose relationship with David symbolizes both love and political alliance.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 18:20

Places in This Verse

Bahurim

A location near Jerusalem, known as a place of mourning and emotional farewells in the biblical narrative.

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